Mammography Tech Salinas, California

Mammography Tech

Full Time • Salinas, California

Diverse Lynx is your go to place for all IT and Healthcare staffing and consulting needs. We combine industry leading expertise and our personal dedication for all your needs. Established in 2002, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ.


Job Title: Mammography Tech
Duration: 13+ Weeks
Shift: 8 hours shifts- 7:30 -16:00


Responsibilities:
Works under the supervision of the Mammo Supervisor and Manager. Performs mammograms and bone density. Assists Radiologist with needle localization, stereotactic biopsy and galactogram in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, MQSA, The Joint Commission and departmental policies. Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to mammography. Performs any combination of the primary duties depending on area of assignment. 1. Performs mammograms and bone density on a daily basis under facility approved policies and procedures and in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, and MQSA. 2. Assists Radiologist with needle localization, stereotactic biopsy and galactogram in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, MQSA and departmental policies, and when training and approved demonstration of correct competencies are complete. 3. Obtains or reviews patient’s medical history and physician orders prior to performing studies, and notifies appropriate staff of inconsistencies. Explains procedures to patient and completes comprehensive documentation. 4. Consistently selects appropriate technical factors from technique charts and operates equipment in accordance with prescribed Radiation Safety Practices. 5. Prepares completed mammograms and/or other studies for interpretation in a timely manner (takes exam to close status) including appropriately identified images and all associated forms.

Experience: One (1) year of experience as a licensed mammography technologist, preferred. Skills Current CRT (R) (M) and ARRT (R) registration - Required BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards - Required Education Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA - Required Certifications & Licenses ARRT BLS - AHA CRT Mammography Technologist 
Compensation: $75.00 - $80.00 per hour




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